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Social Impact & Volunteering | 3M

3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Recognizes the Leaders Shaping Corporate Social Impact

Engage for Good

Environment

Water Stewardship: Why Global Trade Must Invest in the World’s Most Critical Resource

DP World

Environment

Assurant and AT&T Tree for Trade‑In Program Supports Ongoing Reforestation in California Through the Arbor Day Foundation

Arbor Day Foundation

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pricing Water Risk and Scaling Climate Resilience

NatureVest

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Living Incomes Matter

Fairtrade America

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowered to Build Better: Meet Venelin Krastev

GoDaddy

Environment

The Continuing Evolution of ESG Due Diligence: Why There Are Always Risks to Be Managed and Value to Be Created

Inogen Alliance

Events, Media & Communications

Heart Water Earns Water Stewardship, Resiliency and Water Positive Certifications for Its Rainwater Capture Technology at Its Buda, TX Facility

SCS Global Services

Featured Brands

Expanded Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives Tip Off During 2026 NCAA Final Four Weekend

LG Electronics USA partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to enhance mental wellness resources at the host schools of the 2026 NCAA Final Four men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments Indiana University, Indianapolis and Arizona State University

Storytime and Stocks

Investment advisor Craig Robinson had an “A-ha!” moment during his bedtime storytelling routine with his daughters, inspiring the Bull and Bear financial literacy series. He introduced his first book in April 2022.

Hope on Wheels: FedEx Supports The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s canteen trucks—many of them donated by FedEx—play a vital role in supporting communities around the world. While these mobile units are best known for providing meals, water, and comfort during natural disasters and other emergencies

3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

How To Go ‘Beyond Words’ With Acts of Compassion and Kindness

“Beyond Words” is a story of kindness, empathy and friendship, teaching readers of all ages to express compassion without needing to say a word. The book follows Buddy as he discovers how to support a friend coming home from the hospital.

Gina Adams Honored by Dress for Success As Part of Women Who Inspire Campaign

Gina Adams, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at FedEx, has been recognized by Dress for Success Worldwide as part of its annual Women Who Inspire global campaign.

Prosperity Now Receives $1 Million Wells Fargo Foundation Grant to Support VITA Organizations Nationwide

Prosperity Now receives a $1 million dollar Wells Fargo Foundation grant to support IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) organizations nationwide. Grant expands access to trusted, no-cost tax return preparation services.

PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., is kicking off Great Month, its annual celebration of PNC Grow Up Great® and high-quality early childhood education, by announcing new initiatives with two longtime collaborators.

Finding Courage in a Feathered Friend

But on that overwhelming day, Arlo was handed something unexpected: a small, soft feathered companion with a gentle heartbeat and a peaceful expression. It was My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic comfort companion designed for children facing cancer and sickle cell disease.

Scaling Impact and Connectivity Through Technology Donations at Cisco

Through the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments (SII), we support organizations that use technology in bold, innovative ways — from saving energy to saving lives. 

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Innovation & Technology

Mobile Fueling Can Save Fleet Owners Money

Booster's mobile fueling on demand (MFOD) service helps fleet owners save money while boosting efficiency and sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Community

At Tractor Supply, our culture encourages our Team Members to go above and beyond to make a real difference with their customers and their local communities.

Innovation & Technology

Blockchain Tech Could Send Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Soaring

One of the world’s first blockchain-powered digital sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solutions for business travel has been launched following a collaboration between three major corporations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WSP USA Provides Emergency Power Generators for New Mexico Wildfires Battle

When WSP’s assigned tasks came to completion on May 26, a total of 11 generators were installed and uninstalled throughout the fire-impacted region. Thirteen WSP personnel ensured that every USACE request was executed successfully.

Innovation & Technology

Keysight's Battery Test Solution Accelerates Scania's Heavy Transport Electrification

Keysight Technologies announced that Scania has chosen Keysight's Scienlab Battery Test Solutions for its new state-of-the-art battery laboratory at its research and development facilities in Södertälje, Sweden.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coach and the Coach Foundation: Providing Access to Education

Founded in 1941 in New York City, Coach is the result of an immigrant’s dream made real. Our Foundation stays true to our brand’s founding and our shared belief that everyone should have the freedom to dream, live authentically, and thrive.

Research, Reports & Publications

Eaton Study Finds Gap Between Digital Transformation and Energy Transition Efforts, Highlighting Opportunity to Advance Both

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced new research on the relevance of the energy transition in digital transformation planning for power-critical businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab

The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab, developed in collaboration with Accion Opportunity Fund was launched in 2021. The program provides intensive hands-on learning to a cohort of mostly female and minority small business owners across the U.S.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast RISE Celebrates Black-Owned Businesses and Black Entrepreneurs During Black Business Month

For the last two and a half years, small businesses have been dealing with the ongoing impact of the pandemic and the economic repercussions that resulted. Small businesses owned by people of color or women have been some of the hardest hit.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paramount's Content for Change Hopes to Impact the Industry

Paramount is committing to create and promote more diverse work environments to inspire creators of various backgrounds and ethnicities.

Events, Media & Communications

Impact Podcast With John Shegerian Features T. Rowe Price's Gaby Infante

Gaby Infante, Director of Corporate ESG for T. Rowe Price, is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian.

Research, Reports & Publications

ASUS Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

ASUS today announced the release of its 2021 sustainability report, which adopts the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and latest international indicators from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Taking an Innovative Approach to Credit ESG Analysis

At KKR, we have utilized a number of tools to manage ESG considerations within our Credit platform, including a gating issues list focused on identifying business activity risks, and third party risk assessment software to screen for red flags in prospective investments.

Environment

Top 10 Nature-Inspired Companies Addressing Environmental and Social Issues

The Biomimicry Institute has announced the 10 finalist teams for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize.

Environment

Ceres Launches New Investor-Led Effort To Move the Biggest Corporate Water Users and Polluters To Value and Act on Water as a Financial Risk

The Valuing Water Finance Initiative is a new effort to engage 72 of the world’s biggest corporate water users and polluters to value and act on water as a financial risk and drive the necessary large-scale change to better protect water systems.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

thingQbator: Creating an Education Ecosystem To Nurture Innovation

thingQbator, a flagship initiative of the Cisco India Cash Grant Program, aims to facilitate and empower the next generation of job creators and problem solvers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named “Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion” for Second Consecutive Year

CBRE has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and earned a top score in for 2022.

Education

TCS Celebrates the Launch of goIT's Latest Tech Learning Pathway

At Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), we are building on the belief that business can be a catalyst for change. Our purpose is to connect people to opportunities in the digital economy and that mission is central to the way we operate as a business.

Innovation & Technology

Home Genetic Testing Might Save a Few of Your Cat's Nine Lives

At a Silicon Valley conference in 2016, Anna Skaya attended a talk by the founder of 23andMe, who joked that someone should start a company for cat genetics testing called “23andMeow.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corp. Named to Forbes' List of 'America's Best Employers for Women 2022'

Whirlpool Corp. announced it has been named to Forbes’ list of “America’s Best Employers for Women 2022.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fairstead and KeyBank Announce Acquisition of Affordable Housing Portfolio in Kentucky

Fairstead, a purpose-driven, vertically integrated real estate company committed to sustainable development and the creation and preservation of high-quality housing, and KeyBank Real Estate Capital announced the acquisition of 950 units of affordable housing for families and seniors across Kentucky.

Research, Reports & Publications

Leading the Way to a Brighter Future for PNC Stakeholders Coast to Coast

As a Main Street Bank, PNC is committed to delivering on each of its strategic priorities while looking out for the best interests of all of its stakeholders, including its customers, communities, employees and shareholders.

Sustainable Development Goals

Follow These 5 Principles To Build A Thriving And Sustainable Business

Together with thousands of colleagues globally, Vivek Bapat has contributed to a purpose-inspired journey at SAP.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Ramps Up Environmental Efforts, Joins Forces To Protect Vulnerable Wildlife in Florida

As part of its commitment to support the vitality of a healthy ecosystem, Duke Energy Florida has aligned efforts with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect a population of federally endangered wildflowers in central Florida.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences and a Coalition of LGBTQ+ and Human Rights-Focused Organizations Mobilize to Address Monkeypox Public Health Emergency

Gilead Sciences, Inc., GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Black Justice Coalition, the National Center for Lesbian Rights and NMAC recently announced immediate action in response to the emerging monkeypox virus outbreak.

Latest Campaigns

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Working at Chemours

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee knows they are a part of something bigger than themselves and are proud to be a part of...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

GoDaddy | Microbusiness

They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...

PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

Aflac Voices

Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.